Would Orange County support the Kings if they moved from Sacramento to the Honda Center? The fans speak out. JOSE LUIS VILLEGAS, MCT

With relocation talks continuing between the Maloof family and Henry Samueli's lieutenants about the possibility of the Sacramento Kings moving to Anaheim, I asked for feedback from Orange County sports fans.

Rather than comment on each response, I'll let you write my column today. A sampling of your wide-ranging opinions:

From Kevin Walker, Oceanside: "I am excited to hear that OC is looking to bring an NBA team to Anaheim, and reading your articles has given me hope that it may happen. I live in Oceanside and have many friends here who also are NBA fans. Jumping on the train and taking it to the Anaheim stop that would be two blocks away from Honda Center would be a thrill. ... I grew up in Laguna Beach and know that it's a fantastic area that has a lot of NBA fans hoping it happens."

From John Mellotti, Laguna Niguel: "I have enjoyed your column for years and usually agree with you, but this whole idea of OC supporting an NBA team is ridiculous. Of course we would! And it should be the Clippers, which would be great. But Donald Sterling isn't moving, and the NBA would be nuts to put a third team in the LA area. So this brings me to my beef: Why isn't Orange County trying to lure an NFL team?"

From Mark Pick, Newport Beach: "Perhaps Henry Samueli should invest in an NFL team. We already have two NBA teams in Southern California."

From Randy Gish, Mission Viejo: "How many of you OC fans like that nightmare traffic of coming home from an LA basketball game? Driving a half-hour to a game might be better than driving two-plus hours to see one. The real question is not can we live with having another roundball team in SoCal, it might be can we live with the Anaheim Kings of Los Angeles! P.S. I worked in Sacramento for 17-plus years."

From Lisa Crum: "Bringing the Kings to the OC will not improve their attendance, at least over the long term. Basketball fans will not spend their hard-earned money to see a lousy game. Spend the money on talent, and then Sac fans will come. Stay up north! As for a team coming to Honda Center, please send down the Clippers! ... We started following the Clippers when Baron Davis returned and (after) the drafting of Blake Griffin out of OU. The Clippers have been fun and entertaining to watch. Their chemistry has improved with each and every game. There are no egos on the court – just players who want to win with a fraction of the payroll costs (of the Lakers)."

From Terry Rubin: "With Maloof and Samueli negotiating, Orange County will have a contender. When do tickets go on sale?"

From Cssinclair: "I'll buy season tickets."

From jenniferdior. "Of course we would (support the Kings in Orange County). Anaheim would embrace an NBA franchise. But you know, I feel bad for the fans of Sacramento. It's a shame their city could not establish a legit plan for an arena. They had plenty of time to do so. That being said, Anaheim is an excellent alternative location. ... I'd buy season tickets, too."

From Nick L.: "If the SacKings actually do ever move to Anaheim, I propose they change the nickname back to the Royals, a name the franchise used for 25 years in Rochester and Cincinnati before moving to Kansas City in 1972. Keeping the Kings name would be too much of a pain because of that other hockey team in LA. Anaheim Royals would be a nice homage to the franchise's rich history."

From Grunt41: "I already boo the Kings when they come to play the Ducks. If they move here, change the name, please."

From Bill Madden, Fountain Valley: "Let's start a contest to rename the Kings. How about Anaheim Amigos? Remember the Amigos in the old ABA?"

From DOUGSTUFF: "OC fans have shown they can and do ... support our two local NBA teams. I am a Clippers fan, and am tired of driving to LA to see a team that LA rates as being second to the Lakers. They need to get their butts down here and get some appreciation. They can be winners here, much better than being second in LA."

From SBALUM: "Keep the Kings out of Anaheim. If anything, we should move the Clippers down from LA. There is zero reason to bring a third basketball team to the area."

From JLA750C: "Basketball in Anaheim would be great, but no way the NBA allows three teams in the LA market. That jerk that owns the Clippers should sell the team to someone who cares about winning and let them move to Anaheim. A real crosstown Lakers/Clippers rivalry would eventually brew up like the Dodgers/Angels and Kings/Ducks."

From AndyHogan14: "The Kings or (New Orleans) Hornets would be a great fit for Anaheim/Orange County. I see this as a great opportunity for the NBA to finally get Donald Sterling out of the NBA."

From JRMMX88: "There are too many teams in the NBA, and this is probably one of the teams that should be (eliminated). The LA and OC market doesn't need a third team."

From MREDINBURGH: "The Los Angeles Kings of Anaheim. Has a nice ring to it."

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